HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
传 — to pass on
- Reading
- chuán
- Meaning
- to pass on; to transmit; to spread
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
传 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chuán and it means to pass on; to transmit; to spread. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
传 appears in everyday chinese words such as 传 (pass on, transmit, spread), 传 (to pass; to transmit) and 上传 (upload).
Chinese words containing 传
Frequently asked questions
What does 传 mean in Chinese?
传 means to pass on; to transmit; to spread in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 传 read?
传 is read chuán. Reading it inside real words — 传 and 传 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 传 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 传 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 传 in a word?
A common word containing 传 is 传 (chuán) — "pass on, transmit, spread". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 传 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 传 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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